Image via Shutterstock Promotion is so tough. I say this a lot, but I don’t like being salesy or promote-y. It feels fake and I’m not good at it. I mostly write and record songs, not put together “PR packages” (is that even a thing people say?). So I did…Continue Reading

Image via pexels.com As a savvy emerging musician, you’ve probably made sure to have all the necessary tools going into your career. You have your home recording studio, your social media pages, the best of the best in terms of instruments and stage equipment — and yet, something still feels…Continue Reading

Image via Shutterstock This article originally appeared on Royalty Exchange. Back in the day, a hustling artist could peddle a mixtape out of their trunk at swap shows, or grind it out long enough for a major to sign them. Then came crowdfunding through sites such as GoFundMe and Kickstarter.…Continue Reading

Image via Shutterstock Is there anyone who doesn’t relish in the magic of summer? There’s something about the imagery of lavish pool parties, late nights, unforgettable moments, and a season that simultaneously feels like it could last forever and flies by. It’s pure magic. It’s no wonder this is the…Continue Reading

Image via Shutterstock “What if I release this record and no one streams/downloads it?” That’s one of the most common fears musicians have; it’s also the main thing that keeps them from releasing music period. Does it happen? Yes. Can you strategize to avoid it? Sure. But, on the off-chance…Continue Reading